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| Got a call from an old friend, that I had not seen in a while. He asked me if I would help his sister set up a wedding for her daughter. "Of course, I would be delighted too help!" "How many bows do you want me to make?" As I pulled up to the family cottage, on Sunday, I knew that this was to be a blessed day. |
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| Our special, neighborhood flower farmer, was there with her husband and armfuls of flowers in vases. Omena Cut Flowers, no wedding on the bay can go on without them! |
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| If all is white the flowers set the stage with their pops of color gracing the center of the reception tables. |
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| The blessing of the Birch Trees, a tree of beginnings, new dawns and promise, the alter of the wedding vows. |
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| The shared efforts of family and friends, creating a truly special celebration of love on this beautiful Sunday morning on the bay. |
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| We all worked together to set a pretty table. |
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| A party of eighty eight friends and family! All who, yes they did, carry the chairs back to the tables after the ceremony. |
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| It was just like in the movies!! |
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| Mother Nature at the weather controls, she's a pro, could not have been a more beautiful day! She even threw down a moon rise for the special couple. |
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| A thousand Origami Cranes hung from the trees. A Japanese tradition, symbolic of life, longevity and happiness. |
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| Life, Liberty, Beaches and Pies! Oh My! Treat bags from Cherry Republic for the guests! |
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| The mother bought the pots of Daises and we put them in the wrought iron baskets, then lined the aisle with small white mums for the bride. |
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| How could I not have enjoyed helping? The scene was peaceful and serene on this Sunday morning, over looking the water. |
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| Clever seating chart! |
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| The floral arrangements were nestled into a spread of Cedar and polished beach stones. Symbolic of Lake Michigan! |
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| The brides friends created an arch of Cranes over the alter.... |
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| ....and hung the garlands of cranes all through the tent. Gently swinging in the breeze. |
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| We used satin ribbon to line the railing for the bride. Her mother snugged the Mums around the bottom of the stairs. |
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| "No bows", said the bride! The wedding turn out to be extremely elegant without all the fuss! |
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| Even the outhouses were given some attention. Flowers everywhere! |
